I wrote Bedbugs in 2015 after fighting my way back from nearly three years stuck in bed from overmedication. It was one of the first real days I felt alive again — babysitting my granddaughters, feeling hope, and realizing how much life I still had left to live. This story will always be special to…
Even the calmest among us have our breaking points. Here’s my list of tiny annoyances that shouldn’t bother me — but absolutely do — featuring public restroom disasters, fake apologies, and social offenses that make my eye twitch. I try to be a reasonable person. I really do. I wake up most mornings hoping I’ll…
Trump’s second term is no presidency — it’s a slow-motion demolition derby. As he guts civil rights, press freedoms, and basic human dignity, millions of Americans are standing up and fighting back. We refuse to let him wreck everything we hold dear. At this point, calling Trump’s second term a disaster feels like calling the…
Dedication To my brother Dave: You were more loved than you ever knew, and I will never stop fighting for the justice you deserved. Nine years ago on April 2016, my youngest brother Dave, a disabled Navy veteran, and only 52 years old at the time, traveled to Jamaica. After years of struggling with his…
Dreams have always fascinated me — vivid, emotional, and sometimes overwhelmingly real. Through all stages of my life, my dreams have mirrored my deepest fears, longings, and hopes. Some bring comfort, but far too many stir a sadness I can’t always shake. I’ve always been fascinated by my dreams. They don’t drift by in black…
Trump’s second term is off to a roaring start—if by “roaring” you mean trampling civil liberties, inflating his ego, and governing like a wannabe autocrat. Spoiler alert: It’s not the billionaires or bigots who’ll suffer most. Trump’s reelection in 2024 wasn’t a political comeback—it was a hostile takeover. And ever since he strutted back into…
I spent my youth promising I’d never be like her. And then, somewhere between raising boys and spoiling grandkids, her voice came out of my mouth. Except now? I’ve doubled down and taken it to a whole new level. I can still see myself in the kitchen of our house in Orfordville in 1969 —…
Trump’s latest tariff tantrum proves once again that he’s steering America’s economy like a blindfolded man on a unicycle—on a tightrope—during an earthquake. And yes, he still insists he’s got it all under control Let’s talk about the man who just assured America, “I know what the hell I’m doing”… right before proving the exact…
In a move so absurd it could pass for satire, Trump has turned the Oval Office into a museum of megalomania—complete with self-portraits, a painting of his own “heroism,” and plans to pave paradise to avoid soggy shoes. If you thought Donald Trump’s ego couldn’t get any bigger, buckle up—because the Oval Office has just…
For over 20 years, I’ve battled health issues that touched every part of my life. I’ve stayed silent, fought hard, and learned what it means to rise even when no one’s clapping. This isn’t a sob story—it’s a reminder that strength comes from within, and self-pity isn’t a home you should live in. I haven’t…
The sayings I grew up with—“for crying in a bucket,” “heavens to Betsy,” and “fiddlesticks”—once made perfect sense. Now my grandkids look at me like I’m performing a one-woman comedy act. Apparently, I speak fluent Grandma. I grew up in a world where yelling “For crying out loud!” meant you were at your wit’s end—but…
My dad always said, “I don’t do business with family,” and life has shown me why. If you ever do, there’s one thing you must have: a clear, written agreement. Here’s the hard-earned lesson about expectations, money, and protecting the relationships that matter most. Growing up, I lost count of how many times I heard…
Friendship isn’t always easy, but real friendship — the kind that sees you at your worst and still sticks around — is one of life’s greatest miracles. In this piece, I share what makes strong friendships last, why some fade away, and why showing up for the people we love matters more than ever. You…
Is the world falling apart or quietly getting better? Maybe it’s both. In this piece, I explore how humanity is moving forward and stumbling at the same time — and why choosing where we focus our energy still matters Is the world getting better or worse? Depends on who you ask — and honestly, depends…
In a world drowning in information but starving for wisdom, critical thinking is becoming a lost art. Here’s why we desperately need to revive it — and what’s at stake if we don’t. Everywhere you turn today, information is flashing at us like neon signs — headlines, opinions, statistics, videos, articles. It’s all right there,…
Living with chronic illness isn’t easy, but it’s not the end of the story either. In this heartfelt post, I share my personal journey through decades of health battles, the lessons I’ve learned about gratitude and resilience, and why I refuse to let my medical struggles define me. Life is too precious to waste on…
When everything from groceries to healthcare to housing costs more by the week, pretending “everything is great” isn’t patriotism — it’s lunacy. Here’s a brutal, fact-soaked wake-up call for anyone still living in fantasyland. There comes a point when denial stops being innocent and becomes downright dangerous. In today’s America, apparently that point is somewhere…
In a world where even your choice of vehicle or morning brew can spark political debates, navigating everyday conversations has become a tightrope walk. This piece delves into the absurdity of our hyper-politicized society, where nothing is off-limits, and everything is a potential minefield. So, my sister recently asked me, “Is your son still enjoying…
In a time when division feels easier than connection, here’s a reminder that being a good neighbor, a good citizen, and a good human doesn’t require political agreement — just a little heart, a little humor, and a lot of brownies. I’m a proud progressive Democrat living in a world that sometimes feels like it’s…
Think America has “the best healthcare system in the world”? Think again. Behind the corporate slogans and political grandstanding lies a brutal machine — one that bankrupts the sick, abandons the vulnerable, and worships profit over people. Here’s a brutally honest look at the scam we keep pretending isn’t killing us. In America, healthcare isn’t…
